Bushnell - The manufacturer of optical equipments has rooted deep in the magnifying industry. It comes up with the right product for every need, every application and every purpose. Bushnell ELITE 15-45x 60mm Compact Spotting Scope is a high power, compact equipment that is been used for observing far off objects and happenings.
Prism: Roof prism
Embedded with the roof prism it results in providing slimmer and light in weight equipment. It allows the lenses, straightly line up with the eyepiece and hence obtained the compact structure. Further, the prism glass is made of barium crown known as Bak-4 glass. This is high in quality and provides sharper end-to-end images.
Optical coating: Fully multi-coated
Bushnell ELITE 15-45x 60mm Water proof / Fog proof Spotting Scope consists of fully multi-coated lens that gives multiple layers on all air to glass surface. This helps in reducing the eye strain and provides appreciate light transmission. The high contrast levels can also be obtained.
Magnification: 15 – 45x
This determines the power of the model and it comes with the variable power of 15 – 45. This numeric determines that the objects can view with the magnification of 15 to 45 times closer than the naked eye observation. Good enough for the user to set the required power based on the intensity of the application.
Aperture: 60mm
This is the objective lens diameter of the model that is been normally referred in the model name. In this model it is been stated to be 60mm that is wide enough for better light gathering. Since higher is the number the better is the equipment. It also gives better contrast level during the observation.
Field of view (1000 metres): 42 metres @ 15x, 22 metres @ 45x
Concisely, this is the side-to-side measurement of the viewing field. Obtaining the higher field of view is always better for observing moving objects like the wild life or the sports activities. The higher is the magnification the field of view will condense. This product is been noted to have a field of view at 1000 meters as 125 feet / 42 metres @ 15x and 65ft / 22 metres @ 45x in 2 different magnifications.
Close focus: 30 feet
The comfort level in viewing close objects is also essential and along with maintaining, the visual clarity is important to determine the utility of the model. This model gives the best close view at 30 feet and hence seems good even for birders and hobby hunters.
Convenience: Rain guard / waterproof / fog proof
- Rain guard – this Spotting Scope made of an exclusive water repellent coating that withstands from rain, fog and even snow. Hence the light transmission is maintained and brighter images is been obtained.
- Waterproof / fog proof – with the seal of O-rings and the filling of nitrogen this Spotting Scope turns to be effective water and fog proofed equipment. Hence, it not only withstands immersion in water but also provide hassle-free observation.
- Shock proof – with the rubber armouring it becomes shock proofed. During the touch times with the number of drops and hits, Bushnell ELITE 15-45x 60mm Long Eye Relief Spotting Scope proves robust and protected.
Applications:
This model is best suited for those involved in traveling, bird watching, hunting and backpacking. It weighs just 750 grams and comes with a protective case. Its compactness in dimension is an added advantages to carryout the desired activities at ease. Further, it comes compatible with the tripod and gives longer hours of viewing.
Bushnell ELITE 15-45 x 60mm Zoom Spotting Scope – Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Bushnell |
| Model Name | ELITE 15-45 x 60mm Spotting Scope |
| Type / Category | Bak-4 Roof prism |
| Magnification | 15-45x |
| Aperture | 60mm |
| Eye piece | Yes |
| Optical coating | Fully Multicoated |
| Finder scope | Sighting tube |
| Optical tube length | 12.2 inches / 310 mm |
| Field of view @ 1000 feet/metres | 125 feet / 42 metres @ 15x 65ft / 22 metres @ 45x |
| Close focus | 30 ft |
| Camera adaptable | Yes |
| Shock proof | Yes |
| Rain guard | Yes |
| Water proof / Fog proof | Yes |
| Rubber armouring | Yes |
| Weight | 750 grams |
| Tripod | Yes |
| Protective case | Yes |
| Application | Traveling, bird watching, hunting and backpacking |
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